you are, that is your mission field. You
cannot influence people who advocate a
different worldview by shunning them.
You must engage them in dialogue that is
kind and caring, yet biblically correct, and
you must listen to them. Associating is
not validating. You can interact in a kind
and loving way with people who espouse
a worldview different from yours without
accepting their views or choices. Practice
disagreeing without being disagreeable, and
you will be more likely to influence others
for Christ.
• Use the Beatitudes, not Platitudes.
Diversity in America is bound up in the
suppressive web of political correctness.
Certain words, thoughts, and ideas are
now considered taboo. One of the biggest
problems with political correctness is that it
encourages the use of insincere platitudes
rather than sincere engagement. Don’t
fall into this trap. People can sense when
you are sincere and really care, as well as
when you are just choosing to say what
is currently in fashion. Instead of using
the well-worn platitudes associated with
politically correct language, try using the
Beatitudes. Be a peacemaker who is pure
in heart, humble, and merciful. Know that
when opponents of Christianity say hurtful
things about you—which they surely will—
you have an opportunity to show them a
better way: the way of Christ.
David
Goetsch
David L. Goetsch, Ph.D. is emeritus
vice president and professor of
business at Northwest Florida
State College where he has
served for forty-three years. Dr.
Goetsch is one of the most widely
published college professors in
the United States. His books are
used in colleges, universities,
and at corporate training events
internationally. Christians on the
Job marks his 73rd book.
Prior to his work in higher education,
Goetsch worked in the private
sector for ten years and served in
the United States Marine Corps.
In 2016, he was inducted into the
Florida Veteran’s Hall of Fame. In
2017, he became a member of his
community’s Civic Leaders Hall of
Fame.
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